In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Portola Valley, CA
Support at home for adults under 65 with a physical, intellectual or developmental disability, so they can live as independently as they choose. Post what you need in Portola Valley for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in Portola Valley, CA: the local picture
About 65 Portola Valley residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (4.1%; 6.0% in San Mateo County).
0 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
4.0% of Portola Valley households have no vehicle (5.8% in San Mateo County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
Portola Valley compared with San Mateo County and California
| Census figure | Portola Valley | San Mateo County | California |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 4.1% | 6.0% | 8.8% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 0.0% | 2.3% | 3.3% |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.0% | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 17% | 46% | 44% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 21% | 28% | 33% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 12% | 9.0% | 12% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $250,001 | $103,766 | — |
Older residents in towns around Portola Valley
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside, CA | 4.2 mi | 1,211 | 7.8% |
| West Menlo Park, CA | 5.0 mi | 476 | 3.0% |
| Los Altos Hills, CA | 5.2 mi | 2,590 | 6.6% |
| Palo Alto, CA | 5.4 mi | 13,369 | 4.1% |
| Stanford, CA | 5.6 mi | 692 | 7.8% |
| Atherton, CA | 6.6 mi | 1,793 | 4.0% |
Home health agencies serving Portola Valley
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Community Home Health Inc. | Mountain View, CA | 9.0 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (650) 784-0082 |
| Care In Touch Home Health Agency | Fremont, CA | 18 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (510) 651-8500 |
| Silverline Staff Home Health | Fremont, CA | 18 mi | 5 of 5 | — | (925) 476-5350 |
| Atta Home Healthcare | Modesto, CA | 74 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (510) 598-6355 |
| Caringhand Home Health Solutions, Inc | Sacramento, CA | 87 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (916) 476-3205 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Portola Valley. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a disability support caregiver can help with
- Personal care, on the person’s terms
- Cooking, shopping and housekeeping
- Getting to work, school, appointments and activities
- Keeping routines the person sets
What disability care for adults costs in Portola Valley
At the California minimum wage of $16.90 an hour (the May 2025 median aide wage, $16.50, is now below it), 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,465 a month in wages, which is 7% of the $20,833 monthly median income of Portola Valley households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. California's minimum wage is $16.90 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see How to get paid to care for a family member in California: IHSS, VA, Paid Family Leave.
What to know before hiring a disability support caregiver
Many state Medicaid programs let adults with disabilities direct their own care: they, or a representative, hire and supervise the caregiver.
Questions worth asking: Have you supported adults with a disability like mine (or my family member’s)? How do you support someone to do things themselves? Can you drive to work, school or day programs? More in our disability care for adults guide.
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Disability Care for Adults in Portola Valley: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in Portola Valley?
At the California minimum wage of $16.90 an hour (the May 2025 median aide wage, $16.50, is now below it), 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,465 a month in wages, which is 7% of the $20,833 monthly median income of Portola Valley households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. California's minimum wage is $16.90 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).
Can an adult with a disability hire their own caregiver?
Yes. Many state Medicaid programs offer self-direction, where the person or a representative hires and supervises the caregiver. Our guide How to get paid to care for a family member in California: IHSS, VA, Paid Family Leave covers California.
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Disability Care for Adults in nearby cities
- Disability Care for Adults in Woodside, CA
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- Disability Care for Adults in Palo Alto, CA
- Disability Care for Adults in Stanford, CA
- Disability Care for Adults in Atherton, CA
- Disability Care for Adults in Emerald Lake Hills, CA
- Disability Care for Adults in Loyola, CA
- Disability Care for Adults in Los Altos, CA
- Disability Care for Adults in North Fair Oaks, CA
- Disability Care for Adults in Mountain View, CA
- Disability Care for Adults in East Palo Alto, CA
- Disability Care for Adults in Menlo Park, CA
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Sources
Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.
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